Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed May 2012
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Launched March 2005
- Replaced the Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Newer Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview
Lets look closer at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Fujifilm S3 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 7 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the Fujifilm S3 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
EX-ZR300 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | ![]() | March 2005 | Fresher by 88 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 235k | Sharper screen (+226k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-ZR300
Fujifilm S3 Pro | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
EX-ZR300 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has sizing of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Fujifilm S3 Pro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 92 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.
Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-ZR300 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-05-22 | 2005-03-16 |
Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4256 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 309 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 235 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 94% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 15.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lb) | 930 grams (2.05 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 60 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 346 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $329 | $0 |